1999 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK

To start off, both 1999 Aston Martin Vantage and 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (450 HP) has 321 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 470 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (1,098 Nm) has 913 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (185 Nm). This means 1999 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Aston Martin Vantage 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK
Make Aston Martin Mercedes-Benz
Model Vantage CLK
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5341 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 129 HP
Torque 1098 Nm 185 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.2:1 10.6:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1970 kg 1500 kg


 

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